Great Teams of the 1970s Series (Miami Dolphins)

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThis episode provides a detailed chronicle of the Miami Dolphins' performance from 1970 to 1979. Under head coach Don Shula, the Dolphins improved their record significantly, reaching multiple playoffs, three Super Bowl appearances, and two Super Bowl victories, including a perfect season in 1972. Notable players like Bob Griese, Larry Csonka, Paul Warfield, and Jake Scott consistently made the Pro Bowl and All-Pro rosters throughout this period, playing a crucial role in the team's successes. However, the departure of key players such as Csonka and Warfield in 1975 led to some fluctuation in the team's performance. Despite these challenges, the Dolphins maintained a strong regular season record of 104–39–1 and a post-season record of 8–5 over the decade, capturing five division titles, three AFC titles, and two Super Bowl titles.You can read the full blog post here.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight years. See Mark's book below.No Nonsense, Old School Weight Training: A Guide For People With Limited TimeRunning Wild: (Growing Up In The 1970s)